Niels Walseth (1914–2001)
Niels Walseth is a Danish artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $344. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Niels Walseth sold in 2011 for $1,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Niels Walseth on OpeningBid →What is a Niels Walseth work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Walseth work is $344.
The median Niels Walseth painting sells for $303 across 78 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Walseth paintings typically sell for $204–$767 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $303†‡ | $15,000 | 84.8% | 2025-12-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $4,408† | $15,000 | — | 2005-03-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $97–$182† | $180† | $281† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 72 | $204–$767†‡ | $335†‡ | $15,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1993 | $15,000 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $5,963† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Niels Walseth worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Walseth work is $344. The median Niels Walseth painting sells for $303 across 78 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Walseth paintings typically sell for $204–$767 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Niels Walseth painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niels Walseth painting is $303. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Niels Walseth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niels Walseth painting is $15,000.
What is the average price of a medium Niels Walseth painting?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niels Walseth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $335, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Niels Walseth's auction record?
Niels Walseth's auction record is $15,000, set in 1993.
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